Like Dinushika said, “I am so proud to have been part of this fight for science and justice with each of” my coauthors.

Please share widely—across your networks, social media, and any space where this work can spark change.

Not sure how to help? Start by reading our article. Then share it. Talk about it. Use your voice and your platform to keep this momentum going.

While new therapies and treatments offer hope to some, we must keep pushing for innovation that reaches everyone.

Now it’s on all of us to protect the light. To advocate. To amplify. To fund the research that protects the health of our communities.

Thank you, Susan Allison, editor of Nature Reviews Nephrology, for your steadfast support of research that improves the lives of all people living with kidney diseases—especially those impacted by APOL1-mediated kidney diseases.

Thank you, Dr. Dinushika Mohottige, for holding and protecting the light in the darkest hours. Your leadership, courage, and coalition-building were essential. We are here because of your unwavering commitment.

Happy Women’s History Month Joy

It’s what I can do. If everyone starts to cancel their account, it will help. It takes courage and a willingness to work for what you believe is right.

Which I could watch but I’m boycotting MSNBC and I canceled my Comcast cable subscription on behalf of Joy Reid, Alex Wagner, Katie Phang and you.

Thanks. I agree about MSNBC, but this is the power I have. If everyone did it do you think it would help? I do.

Me, too. Agreed. I’m rarely furious, but I am. I canceled Comcast and I am boycotting MSNBC, except Rachel on Monday - and I’m still on the fence about that.